Summary:
One Friday morning in Coldwater, Michigian a phone rings and the receiver of the phone call is shocked beyond belief. Eight people in Coldwater receive mircales or is it a hoax? Mr. Albom has given his readers a taste of what everyone who losses a loved one wishes for, that wish is to hear their loved one’s voice once more. Although we know that it is not possible to receive a phone call from heaven we choice to believe that it can happpen and we still wish for it knowing very well that this wish will never come true.
What I thought:
This story had me crying and angered at the same time. This book is an easy read and does make one wonder if heaven did have a phone which one of our loved ones would call. I think Mr. Albom out did his-self writing this book and it is a must read.
Summary:
Jorgan, Thor and Haakon are the owners of Nogaard farm on Blackbird Mountain in Virgina. What these 3 men did not know was their great aunt Dorthe set in motion to find a wife suitable for either Thor or Haakon because Jorgan was already in the works of getting married. Before their great aunt could see her handy work in action she passed away. Some months later Aven appeared at the Nogaard farm with no knowledge Dorthe had passed. Did Dorthe succedd in the love matching game or did she tear these brothers apart?
What I thought:
I found this book to be a quick read and educational. At times this book had me crying, laughing, and angry. Ms. Bischof did a great job with educating those that didn’t understand or know that speaking in sign language was different than speaking with a voice. Not just because of the actual hand gestures but the meaning behind them and the way the form half sentences rather than full. I was taught sign language at a young age and explaining to other people why the sentences didn’t seem complete were tiring but it was worth learning the langauge. Will love hurt or strengthing this family? Is there going to be a new generation? Does this young lady that shows up at the farm scare easliy? This book is a must read and I am hoping that Ms. Bischof writes another book around the Nogaard.
This book was given to me for an honest review about the book.
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Summary:
Helen Keller was not born deaf, blind and mute and neither was Annie Sullivan. Ms. Sullivan had a very hard childhood full of struggles one right after another. She was poor, half blind and loss her entire family. Ms. Sullivan was a wild child so to speak until she was taken under the wing of Mrs. Hopkins who showed Annie unconditional love. With a new look on life Ms. Sullivan began a new life one with a calmness and determination. Within this new life Ms. Sullivan gave another person a new life and this person is none other than Helen Keller.
What I thought:
This book is amazing and I think it should be a must read for elementry students. It never really dawned on me that a person with disablities could teach another person with the same disablities. Today’s generation can learn a lot from Ms. Sullivan and Ms. Keller the main lesson they would learn is that no matter what struggles you are having in life there is no excuse to act a fool or use those struggles as an excuse as to why they act out.
Ending:
Ms. Sullivan was given a gift of unconditional love and an education. She took these two precious gifts and gave them to a little girl named Helen Keller. Who turned out to be an American author, political activist and a lecturer. Ms Keller was the first deaf and blind person to achieve a great accomplishment as earning her bachelor of arts degree.
Summary:
This book as two different stories and both stories are a real page turner. In the first story a man has almost everything and then in a blink of an eye it is gone. He has come up with a plan to get what he lost but will it backfire? Will it involve an innocent person? In the next story a man that has everything and he decides to make a choice that will haunt him for the rest of his life. Will this choice be for the century? Could there have been a different outcome?
What I thought of the book:
I thought Mr. Patterson did it again, he brought us to the edge of our seats, and has a questioning what will happen next. His descriptions gives a true picture of both crimes but still leaves some room for imagination. This book shouldn’t be the only one that is based on the t.v. show; which I have never seen but will be looking to see when it is on so I can watch it and hopefully these two stories will be aired.
Ending:
The stories within this book have you wondering how in the world someone can be so cruel and believe they can get away with it. This book as brought so many questions to mind but also a lot of questions that I didn’t think of. These stories are just a glimpse into what people will do either for greed, power, or revenge. If you haven’t read this book it is a must read.
Someone sent me a link to DC Jail Book Club I decided to check it out. On that site I found Success Stories for young males that made a bad choice to land them behind bars. I found this book on that site and I am glad that someone sent me this link.
Summary:
One night and bad decision takes Mr. Betts into the justice system of Virginia and away from his family. At the tender age of 16 years a young man choice to take up a gun and carjack a white man just because he could. In a moment all he knew, all his dreams and first times would be snatched away from him. Sentenced as an adult and shipped from prison to prison; Mr. Betts never gave into prison life not like others. He made his time count and he took that one night and bad decision make him into the man he has become. Not once did he use the excuse “ I never had a father figure, I don’t know my father, and I never had a positive male role model.”
What I thought of the book:
This book hits home, it gives me a glimpse, and understanding to what a family member lives through daily. Mr. Betts paints an image of a young man who made a mistake and choice to take back his life. He has painted an image of what it was like for a young man in prison, in that image he shows us what it is like for the older gentlemen in prison, and how our youth is getting more time than necessary for a bad choice. How our justice system looks at the color of a person’s skin, their living environment and then their crime when sentencing. I wish Mr. Betts the best and to thank him for allowing us inside the justice system especially the parts of that system we don’t see first-hand unless you are on the inside doing time.
Ending:
Mr. Betts has made it through what some of us would call “The right of passage for fatherless children.” He has made it through the doing time that didn’t fit the crime committed and not letting the system break him. Mr. Betts took all of his experiences in prison to paint a picture for us, he has given all those young men a voice, and he has proved that one bad choice does not define who you are.
Quotes:
“My life has been built into moments of hoping people will judge me by my character and not my past.”
Summary:
This book is not for the beginning knitter. There are 15 beautiful shawls inside this book that will be treasured by the receiver. The pattern instructions are well written and the diagrams are clearly printed. For a seasoned knitter these shawls would be a breeze and the instructions would be easy to follow. For a beginner you will have a hard time following the directions or understanding the diagrams.
This book was given to me for an honest review about the book. NetGalley
Summary:
As individuals come to a standstill while waiting for father time the reader can see that each individual walks a different path and has a different reason for being there. This nursery rhyme has a very special lesson not only for children but also for the adults in their lives.
What I thought of the book:
My grandson is 2 and he loved this book. The illustrations grabbed his attention and had him asking “What’s this?” Yes this book is meant for an older child but I am a firm believer if there is a lesson to be learned it is best to start teaching that lesson as an early age plus my grandson loves to be read to no matter what you are reading. I felt that the message in this book is a very valuable lesson that we all tend to forget.
I recommend that everyone no matter what age they are should read this book not only to their child but for themselves. This book was given to me for an honest review about the book. NetGalley
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